Each year, After School Matters provides life-changing, after-school and summer program opportunities to more than 15,000 Chicago high school teens. Our hands-on, project-based apprenticeship and internship programs Ð in the arts, communications, science, sports and technology Ð allow teens to explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills for work, college and beyond. Over the past 25 years, After School Matters has helped more than 200,000 teens discover their potential and find their future. Programs take place at locations throughout the city, including Chicago public high schools, Chicago Park District and Chicago Public Library locations, community organizations and downtown at the Gallery 37 Center for the Arts. After School Matters full-time staff of approximately 85 supports the day-to-day operations and administration of the organization, as well as the provision of our signature programs across the city, while hundreds of individuals across Chicago work with us part-time as After School Matters instructors and program providers. We seek to serve our teens and achieve our mission by: ¥ Advocating for teens and youth development ¥ Building opportunities for teens through partnerships ¥ Engaging teens in skills development for work and higher education ¥ Showcasing teen accomplishments ¥ Disseminating research and best practices about out-of-school time for teens